Alex tries to help Ellen rediscover her former self; Alva and Nico eagerly await an ultrasound, anxiously anticipating the baby's heartbeat as the ultimate confirmation of their journey into parenthood.

Alva grapples with the profound grief of losing her child, plunging her into a deep emotional turmoil; Ellen's participation in a butchering course alongside Matteo strains their relationship to its limits.

Confronted by Alva and Nico's genuine challenges, Ellen recognises the insignificance of her quarrels with Alex. However, their idyllic existence is abruptly shattered.